Minimum age for a tattoo in South Carolina
South Carolina law makes it unlawful to perform or offer to perform tattooing on a person under the age of eighteen years. Source: S.C. Code 44-34-100.
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- Minimum age
- Under 18
- Parental consent
- The section states no exception for parental consent; it says the minor and the minor's parent or guardian are not liable.
- Citation
- S.C. Code 44-34-100
- Penalty for the person who tattoos
- Misdemeanor; fine of up to $2,500 or imprisonment of up to one year, or both
- Source
- South Carolina Legislature, Code of Laws, read November 5, 2026.
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